founder: Siddharta Gautama
Year founded: 520 B.C.
Religious leader: Buddha
Place of worship:Northeast India
Where Buddhism began:North eastern India
Where it is practiced today:China, Japan, Korea, Southwest Asia
Beliefs They believe that faith really centers on correct understanding of human nature and ultimate reality. focus on the four noble truths by which they can free themselves from suffering.
Gods They pray to the buddha like a god but he is not
Sacred Writings Tripitaka and numerous Mahaya Sutras
practices They meditate alot, they have a varirty of practices and rituals. Medidtation is the central practice. Some practices are based on cultures of India, China, Japan, Southeast Asia, and Tibet
Festivals They vary by region, but often include Buddha's birthday, Buddha's enlightenment, and Lunar quarters
Symbols There are many differennt symbols like the Abhay Mudra, Buddha eyes, Conch shell, and swastika representing good fortune
Buddhism
founder: Siddharta GautamaYear founded: 520 B.C.
Religious leader: Buddha
Place of worship:Northeast India
Where Buddhism began:North eastern India
Where it is practiced today:China, Japan, Korea, Southwest Asia
Beliefs
They believe that faith really centers on correct understanding of human nature and ultimate reality. focus on the four noble truths by which they can free themselves from suffering.
Gods
They pray to the buddha like a god but he is not
Sacred Writings
Tripitaka and numerous Mahaya Sutras
practices
They meditate alot, they have a varirty of practices and rituals. Medidtation is the central practice. Some practices are based on cultures of India, China, Japan, Southeast Asia, and Tibet
Festivals
They vary by region, but often include Buddha's birthday, Buddha's enlightenment, and Lunar quarters
Symbols
There are many differennt symbols like the Abhay Mudra, Buddha eyes, Conch shell, and swastika representing good fortune